21 -23 April 2015Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove Gold Coast, Queensland

GAME ON!Winning with composites

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CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

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Composites Australia and CRC-ACS Conference and Trade Exhibition 2015

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Be part of the largest composites conference in Australasia

On behalf of Composites Australia and CRC-ACS, I invite you to join local and international industry and scientific leaders at our 2015 conference.

This is an opportunity to advance your knowledge and your business, joining the conversation with industry leaders and researchers at the forefront of new and emerging trends in composites.

The program promises TWO powerful days with more than 45 industry, technical and academic speakers from Australia, Canada, Germany, Iran, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, The Netherlands, USA and Uzbekistan.

Under the theme Game on! Winning with Composites, presenters from industry will share knowledge on a wide range of topics from new and emerging products, technologies, and applications to financial management and export experiences.

WELCOMEGAME ON! WINNING WITH COMPOSITES

Workshop: The Art and Science of Bonding Composite Structures12.45pm to 4.00pmWhen joining composite structures we have two principle choices: we

either bolt or bond the structure. Welding of composite structures

can also be done, but is typically a more specialised form of joining

composite materials and is essentially the same as adhesive bonding.

Several factors drive the decision to bolt or bond the structure, such as:

structural thickness, materials being used (glass, aramid, carbon, etc.), fibre

orientation and stiffness, environmental and loads. This workshop will

provide an extensive discussion and demonstration of surface preparation

of composite materials. The science and, more importantly, the art of

surface preparation and preservation will be reviewed in some detail.

Welcome Reception6.30pm to 8.30pmThe welcome reception will be held onsite at the Intercontinental

Sanctuary Cove by the lagoon. Dress code: Hawaiian theme so come

along in your favourite shirt/tropical outfit.

Conference DinnerCoaches departs the conference venue at 6.10pm sharp. The dinner is to

be held offsite at Dreamworld. Dress code: smart casual.

TUESDAY 21 April, 2015

You will also hear from such highly regarded leaders in composites research and innovation as

• Professor Axel Herrmann, Managing Director of the Airbus subsiduary Composite Technology Centre and Chief Executive of the European composites network CFK-Valley Stade and Fiber International Bremen

• Dr Michael McCabe, Executive Director of the University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute

• Mr Sean McKay, President and Chief Executive of Canada’s Composites Innovation Centre

• Professor Chun Wang Director of RMIT University’s Sir Lawrence Wackett Aerospace Research Centre.

• Mr Jean Meyer, from the Budeswehr Institute for Materials, Fuels and Lubricants, German Armed Forces

• Dr Russell Varley Research Team Leader for Industrial Composites with the CSIRO Manufacturing Flagship

Plus, there’s plenty of time for networking and conducting business at the five-star Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove Resort and its Marina Village, golf club and golf course.

Reserve your seat without delay!

I look forward to welcoming you and your colleagues on Tuesday 21 April, 2015 for the welcome reception by the resort’s Lagoon.

Kerryn CaulfieldExecutive DirectorComposites Australia

WEDNESDAY 22 April, 2015

Advanced Composite Structures Australia

Carbon Nexus

Chengdu Chang Yuan Shun Co Ltd

Cooperative Research Centre for Advanced Composite Structures

GlasCraft Australia Pty Ltd

Lavender Composites

NCS Composites Pty Ltd

Nuplex Composites

Olympus Australia Pty Ltd

OSG Asia Pte Ltd

Pacific Resins Pty Ltd

Safety Equipment Australia Pty Ltd

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PROGRAMMEWEDNESDAY 22 April, 2015

8.15AM TO 8.50AM Registration and arrival tea/coffee

8.50AM TO 9.00AM

9.00AM TO 9.15AM

9.15AM TO 9.45AM

9.45AM TO 10.35AM

10.35AM to 11.20AM Morning Tea

STREAM Stream 1 (NON-peer) Stream 2 (PEER) Stream 3 (peer)

11.20AM TO 11.50AM

Mr Chris Cranitch, Materials Scientist - PATHUnderstanding UV degradation of composites

Mr Reza Emdad, PhD Candidate - Swinburne University of TechnologyRepairing fatigue cracks in steel using prestressed and non-prestressed CFRP patches

Professor Chun Wang, Director of Sir Lawrence Wackett Aerospace Research Centre - RMIT UniversityImproving Nano-Composites by In-situ Alignment of Carbon Nanofillers

11.50AM TO 12.20PM

Dr Pedram Mojarrad, Product Manager - Sika AustraliaComposites in structural rehabilitation- advances and experiences

Dr Mathew Joosten, Research Fellow - RMIT UniversityApplication of the enhanced embedded element technique to simulate progressive damage

Dr Sri Bandyopadhyay, Honorary Associate Professor - School of Materials Science and Engineering, UNSWExperimental investigation on the fracture properties of nano-modified composites through novel dispersion technique

12.20PM TO 12.50PM

Chen Han Chien, Senior Engineer - Swancor Industry Co LtdNew rapid forming prepreg based on thermoplastic matrix

Mr Rohan Bajracharya, Student - University of Southern QueenslandBehaviour of new building products from recycled- mixed plastic wastes

Dr Nigel St John, Composite and Hybrid Structures - Maritime Division, Defence Science and Technology OrganisationSimple Method for Determining Fibre Volumes of Hybrid Composites

12.50PM TO 1.45PM Lunch

STREAM Stream 1 (NON-peer) Stream 2 (PEER) Stream 3 (PEER)

1.45PM TO 2.15PM

Dr Andrew Beehag, General Manager - CRC for Advanced Composite StructuresTaking Australian composites to Asia - market opportunities and challenges

Dipl-Ing Jean Meyer, Captain and Research associate in CFRP repair and NDT - Bundeswehr Institute for Materials Fuels and Lubricants (WIWeB), German Armed ForcesDetermination of ply stacking sequence for automated repair of CFRP structures

2.15PM TO 2.45PM

Dr Matthew Blacklock, Research Fellow - RMIT University Virtual testing of woven textile composites: Variation in elastic properties due to fibre weave angle

2.45PM TO 3.15PM

Mr Nicholas Farmer, Head of Composites Marketing Director of the University of Queensland Racing TeamComposite training through development of a formula SAE race car

3.15PM TO 3.45PM Afternoon Tea

STREAM Stream 1 (NON-peer) Stream 2 (PEER) Stream 3 (PEER)

3.45PM TO 4.15PM

Dr Martin Jones, Intellectual Property and Education Manager - Advanced Composite Structures Australia Pty LtdTechnology outputs of the CRC-ACS program and how the composites industry can access them

Mr Zulzamri Salleh, PhD Candidate - University of Southern QueenslandMechanical properties of low density glass microballoon/vinyl ester syntactic foam for marine application

Dr Rikard Heslehurst, Director - Heslehurst and Associates P/L Structural repair methodology for wind turbine blades

4.15PM TO 4.45PM

Dr Michael Heitzmann, Lecturer - The University of QueenslandComposite research and development at the University of Queensland: Differentiation and interdisciplinary collaboration as a key to success

Mr Ginghis Maranan, PhD Student - University of Southern QueenslandAn overview of the use of composite rebars as reinforcement in geopolymer concrete structures

Mr Mohammad Hizam Rusmi, PhD Student - University of Southern Queensland (USQ)Behaviour of a composite truss with bolted joints

4.45PM TO 5.15PM

Mr Roger Cater, Manager - PARTEC Institute and The Composites Training CentreWinning with composites training

Mr Kuang Yu, PhD Candidate - University of New South WalesBuckling response of reinforced thermoplastic pipes (RTPs) under combined axial tension and external pressure

Dr Rikard Heslehurst, Director - Heslehurst and Associates P/L Non-destructive evaluation of surface preparation for adhesive bonding processes

5.15PM CLOSE

Ms Genelle Coghlan, President of Composites Australia Welcome address

Professor Murray Scott, CEO of CRC - ACS Introduction, Parliamentary Secretary

The Hon Karen Andrews MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry and Science

Keynote - Dr Michael McCabe, Executive Director - University of Texas at Arlington Research InstituteStrategies for winning with composites in a global market

Dr Ross Pritchard, Executive Director (Technical Services) Structures, Engineering and Technology  - QLD Department of Transport and Main RoadsDesign criteria for bridges and other structures - Fibre reinforced polymer composite (FRPC) girders

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8.45AM TO 9.30AM Mr Chris Cranitch, Materials Scientist - PATHBasics of chemical resistance

Antti Ojala, PHD, - VTT Technical Research Centre of FinlandThermo-mouldable wood fibre

Mr Peter Bruchmuller, PHD Student - Deakin UniversityEffect of matrix properties on damage onset in single fibre composites

STREAM Stream 1 (NON-peer) Stream 2 (PEER) Stream 3 (non-PEER)

9.30AM TO 10.00AM Dr Paul Falzon, General Manager - ACS Australia Pty Ltd Advanced composite structures Australia - Engineering composites solutions for Australia and the rest of the world

Dr Michael Heitzmann, Lecturer - The University of QueenslandProbabilistic design: a new approach to look at composite design?

Mr Peter Schwarzel, Technical Manager - CarbonWorksComposite failure criteria - A practical discussion of an extraordinarily difficult problem

10.00AM TO 10.30AM Sean McKay, President & CEO - Composites Innovation CentreFibreCITY: A Natural Fibre Grading Capability for Biocomposites

Miss Elinor Swery, PhD Candidate - Centre for Advanced Composite MaterialsCapturing the effects of preform structure on permeability: A tool to automatically compute multi-layer preform permeability

Ms Anita Hajetian, Technical Service Engineer - 3M AustraliaGlass bubbles for reinforced thermoplastics

10.30AM TO 11.00AM Morning Tea

STREAM Stream 1 (NON-peer) Stream 2 (PEER) Stream 3 (non-PEER)

11.00AM TO 11.30AM Mr Richard Nowak, National Product Specialist NDT - Olympus AustraliaThe composite NDT (non-destructive testing) toolbox

Dr Rikard Heslehurst, Director - Heslehurst and Associates P/LDetermining fastener pull-through failure mode in advanced composite materials

Mr Tony Stanton, Engineering Manager - Gurit Ausia Pacific LtdAdvanced composites for commercial vessels

11.30AM TO 12.00PM Dr Lucy Cranitch, Materials Scientist - PATHUnearthing pipelines

Mr Jianghui Dong, PhD Student - University of South AustraliaA review on development and implementation of contact buckling theory in composite plate/panel

Mr Yousof Ghazzawi, Research Engineer - SABICFabrication and testing of carbon fiber reinforced branched polycarbonate using solution impregnation

12.00PM TO 12.30PM Mr Raymond Ten Broeke, Field & Customer Service Engineer - AkzoNobel Polymer ChemistryRecent developments in polyester curing systems

Mr Mokhtar Mat Salleh, PhD Student - University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New ZealandCritical processing parameters in the optimisation of all-cellulose composite laminates

Dr Menghe Maio, Principal Research Scientist - CSIRO Manufacturing FlagshipBast fibres extracted from cotton stalks as reinforcement for polymer composites

12.30PM TO 1.00PM Mr Dominic Parsonson, National Product Manager - Tasman Machinery3D Printing – collapsible cores and custom 3D printed sandwich structure

Ms Angelica Legras, PhD Candidate - The University of QueenslandA practical toolbox to overcome the multiple challenges of biocomposites extrusion

Dr Russell Varley, Research Team Leader; Industrial Composites - CSIRO ManufacturingProgress towards processable high performance thermoplastic composites

1.00PM TO 2.00PM Lunch

STREAM Stream 1 (NON-peer) Stream 2 (PEER) Stream 3 (non-PEER)

2.00PM TO 2.30PM Dr Mohammadali Farjoo, R & D Engineer - WagnersFailure envelope of glass reinforced epoxy (GRE) casings: Differences between API and ISO standards

Mr Brian Nelson, Director - Capital House AustralasiaComposites in Infrastructure and buildings - opportunities & challenges

2.30PM TO 3.00PM

3.00PM TO 3.30PM

3.30PM TO 4.00PM

* The programme is being finalised and is subject to change.* The organiser has made every attempt to ensure the information is correct at the time of publishing. Any part of the programme is subject to change. Composites Australia is not liable for any loss or expenses incurred.

Afternoon Tea and Farewell DrinkS / Conference Close

PLENARYKeynote - Prof. Dr.-Ing. Axel Herrmann, Chief Executive Officer -

CTC GmbH - A Company of Airbus Operations GmbH Key technologies for composite structures in eco-mobility and transport industries

PROGRAMMETHURSDAY 23 APRIL, 2015

The application of composites in infrastructure, construction and civil engineering – new products, innovation and entrepreneurial opportunities

Mr Brian Hughes, Managing Director - Composite Materials Engineering, andMr Rudi Steinbusch, Managing Director - Lavendar Composites

Panel discussion – chaired by Rik Heslehurst “A hallmark of this conference is the generosity of industry leaders who share the stories of their journeys, knowledge and experience mixed with the extremely strong academic streams. It is this strong mix that has built the conference to be the most powerful event

for the industry in the region. “ Kerryn Caulfield Composites Australia

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CONFERENCE PACKAGE• Conference Sessions: Wednesday 22 & Thursday 23 April• Lunch, morning and afternoon teas• Conference Dinner on 22 April Member

Non-Member$695*$895

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WORKSHOP• The Art and Science of Bonding Composite Structures

Includes lunch and afternoon tea $175

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STUDENT PACKAGEIncludes same as Conference Package, but does NOT include Conference Dinner or the Welcome ReceptionNote: applies to full-time students only. Student ID required $195

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ADD-ON CONFERENCE DINNERBring along your spouse, partner, business associates, staff and colleagues. Note: one dinner ticket is included in the full conference package registration. $125

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INVITED PRESENTERSPresenters who are not in the Peer Reviewed Stream may attend the single day on which they are not presenting at a special rate $200

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ABOUT THE VENUEThe InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort located on the Gold Coast in Queensland reflects grandeur and grace amidst peaceful gardens and surrounds. Just a short stroll to the Marina Village where delegates can continue networking.

ACCOMMODATIONDiscounted rates have been negotiated with the venue starting from $209 per room per night including breakfast for one. Rooms and rates are subject to availability.

To book a room at the special conference rate, delegates need to contact the venue direct on (07) 5501 9879 and quote ‘composites’.

GETTING THEREIf arriving by plane, taxis are readily available outside the terminal, however, they can be an expensive option. If coming with colleagues we recommend car pooling. We have also found a transfer company that offers good rates. We recommend contacting Point to Point Tours & Transfers 07 5554-5552.

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